The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-09-18
STAGE NEWS AND GOSSIP
Three Popular Attractions at the Lo-
cal Theaters During This Week.
'Fantasma" at the Grand, 'Iyy Leaf at
Englsh's. and ''The World" at the Museum
Notes About Plays and Players.


attractions provided as well from the fact tina,
doubtless be as large as the various houses car
accom- modate. At the Grand the possibilities
OF elaboration and scenic beauty in stage pro
ductions will be demonstrated By the presenta.
ton of Hanlon's new "Fantasma.' It has been
seen here before. and theater-goers are con.
| sequently somewhat familiar with its general
character, but the coming production is marked
by new features and effects throughout as we'll
as entirely new scenes. The plot is like that of
most spectacular pieces, serving. as it does only
thread upon which TO hang an endless series
OF tableaux illusions, stage tricks pantomimic
| absurdites and wonderful transformations. In
the ingenuity and originality of de-
vices of this kind. the Hanlons are
recognized to have no equals, and
| heir new ''Fantasma" is the most elaborate and
| striking production they have ever given In
the first act is the famous cyclone scene in
which buildings and trees torn down and
| thrown about with reckless abandon. in scene
| of wreck and ruin. Following this is the mys-
terious demon forest in which all sorts
of Of. strange "a things happen. and the
scene representing the bottom of the sea.
| with marine monsters floating about. and the
| finale is transformation scene. representing
| Zamaiie in the jaws of octopus, followed by
| a revel of mermaids This scene is said to be
| one of the most effective put on the stage
Other new scenes are introduced, and the con-
| GLIDING transformation is marvel of beauty and
gorgeousness Incidentally several new and
striking illusions introduced while all
| the so-called business is new and original
Special music accompanies the production
throughout. vast amount of scenery and
machinery ID necessary to give the piece proper
stage presentation, and the Hanlons carry two
carloads of such materials and large force of
carpenters and machnists. The company this
season is larger than heretofore. Miss Laura
Burt, who, by the way, is an Indianapolis LADY,
is now playing "Fantasma instead of Miss Kate
Davis, and has made great hit in the part by
her clever acting. good singing. and attractive
fpeciatties. Mr.. Louis PIzerello, the original
Pico, Mr. Charles Fl. Regal, Mr.. j. a. Leuey,
Mr.. A. c. circuit and others equally well known
in the cast which includes forty people in all.
The new "Fantasma' promises to afford a very
enjoy able entertainment. and very large bus
mess may be expected all week There will DE
performances every evening. and special matt
nees Wednesday and Saturday The advance
sale is now in progress, and there Is large de-
mand.
The attraction at English's Opera house all
this week will be W. H. Powers's company in
the picturesque comedy drama, 1.-THE Ivy Leaf
play that has enjoyed immense success
since its first production. two years ago. It is
from the pen of the well-known writer Con r.
Murphy, and is a drama OF genuine interest. It
ia an Irish drama, and has for its sentiment love
and patriotism. and in it the comedy element
strongly predominates. and there is much Incl
dental music appropriate TO the surroundings. as
we'll attractive specialties. 1t will be pro-
duced with special scenery throughout. One of
the special features o. the production is the
ryine off of child bysa live eagle, in full view
of the audience, and the subsequent rescue of
the little one by the her of the play The re-
voving tower, marvellous piece OF mechanical
skill is another feature and the introduction of
a genuine Irish piper is another For the &C.
commodatiou of ladies and children esp ecially,
it will be given at special matinees Tuesday,
Thursday and Saturday.
Probably no current attraction could afford
greater satisfaction to the patrons of the Mu-
scum than ''fhe World, (which will be presented
there all this week. 1t is by no means a new
play, for it has been presented in this country
and Europe more than 5000 times, but in the
popular fancy it seems to have a perennial
youth. The production here will be with spe-
cial scenery throughout the following scenes be-
ing entirely new: The harbor scene, the deck of
an ocean steamer at sea. the sinking ship. the
famous raft scene, occupying 1900 square feet
Of canvas and covering the entire stage from
wall to wall. the gardens of Sicily the revolving
wall. the moving panorama; concluding with |
lake. Mr. J. z ' L ssa"s' who Oh has has
made much reputation and a great |
deal of money in playing the piece during the
last ten will in the leading role here
supported by an unusually good company. His
version of the play is an improvement over the |
English version by Pettitt 81 Sims, including |
only its most attractive features. He has added
to it much that is novel and original. There |
ming during the week, and city people who de- |
sire to see the performances should secure their
seats in advance, as the demand, especially after
the fair begins, will probably be very great.
"Big Winnie" who weighs almost half ton,
will be at the Eden Musee again this week. ap-
pearing on Monday and Saturday from P. NJ. |
to II P. M. and the other days of the week. |
from P. M. to Ii p. NJ. There are numerous |
other attractions at the Musee and the admis-
sion is but 10 cents.
Notes of the Stage.
Minnie Hauk will commence American |
tour in the autumn.
The Phoites introduce some clever gymnastic
and trap work in Hanon's New Fantasma."
The scenery for the Dresdina ballet in ''Do-
lores' weighs thirty eight tons, Mr.. Kiralfy
says
Jennie Yeamans ''Our Jennie has caught on
very decidedly with her new play, and is max
ing a hit
Montgomery Phister, dramatic critic of the
Cincinnati Commercial is the author of IA
Soap Bubble"
In San Diego. California, the tickets to see the
Booth Barrett company have been placed at ten
dollars each and are selling rapidly.
Miss Laura Burt. who appears in the role of
Fantesma, last season appeared as the FAIRY
Queen with Henry Dixey in 'Adonis."
Charles B. Jefferson has paid $4,000 for a
third interest in 1.-THE Dark Secret" the
new and successful English mclodrama-
Franlein Liii Lehman lately sung thrice in
Copenhagen She Introduced to Copen-
hagen music lovers in a Philharmonic concert
given under the direction of Johan Svendsen.
An effort is being m ade to establish national
opera in Turkey. The first work to be given in
the sweet" Turkish language is called 'Leble-
bdeii Horker," composed by Tchohadgiian Eff
fendi.
Laura Bellini. formerly of the Emma Abbott
Opera Company, who net with SO much success
last year in the leading role in Strauss "Gypsy |
Baron. by the Ccnried Opera Company, will be
again the prima Gonna of that organization this
season.
The version Of "As in Looking Glass;" to be
played by Mrs. Langtry, which she purchased
rom Charles Overton, contains scene not in
;luded in the adaptation played by Mrs
D.. - H.. Il i